Jean Marc Jafet (born May 8, 1956) is a French bassist and composer. He is considered one of the top bassists in France.

Biography

Jean-Marc Jafet was born on May 8, 1956 in

Nice Nice ( , ; Niçard: , classical norm, or , nonstandard, ; it, Nizza ; lij, Nissa; grc, Νίκαια; la, Nicaea) is the prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department in France. The Nice agglomeration extends far beyond the administrative c ...

, France, to guitarist father and mother singer. JM Jafet started drumming in the 65/70. He then changed his instrument and became a bassist in 1978 to perform with the Brazilian duo " Les Etoiles". He is one of the most famous, recorded and in-demand electric bass players in France, and known for his work with Sylvain Luc,

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and many others.

Discography

Leader

* 1985: ''Dolores'' * 1994: ''Agora'' * 1996: ''Live au Parc Floral'' * 2000: ''Douceur Lunaire'' * 2004: ''Mes Anges'' * 2007: ''Live Moments'' * 2017: ''Le Meilleur Moment du Monde''

With
Michel Jonasz Michel Jonasz (born 21 January 1947 in Drancy, France) is a French composer-songwriter, singer and actor. His compositions include: ''La boîte de jazz'', ''Joueurs de blues'' and ''Les vacances au bord de la mer''. Born of Hungarian immigran ...

* 2005: ''La Femme Du Parfumeur''

With Marcia Maria

* 1985: ''Colo De Rio''

With Richard Galliano

* 1999: ''Spleen''

With Trio Sud

* 2000: ''Sud'' * 2002: ''Trio Sud'' * 2008: ''Young & Fine''

Compilations

* 2009: '' A La Costa Sud'', Edizioni Musicali Curci * 2011: ''Montecarlo - Life Night & Day'', h.squared / Halidon

References

1956 births Living people French bass guitarists Male bass guitarists French jazz musicians French composers French male jazz musicians Orchestre National de Jazz members French male guitarists {{France-musician-stub